Michael McGuire
Republican candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey
$4.1K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Michael McGuire is trading at 36% to win the NJ-03 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleAttorney
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundAttorney
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EducationTouro Law School (J.D.)
Notable personal detailsMichael Patrick McGuire is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is an attorney based in Freehold, New Jersey, and has been described as a former New York City police officer and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was reported as the winner of the Republican primary for NJ-03 held on June 2, 2026, and advanced to the general election against incumbent Rep. Herb Conaway.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting wasteful government spending and lowering the tax burden on middle- and working-class families to restore affordability and economic security. Prioritizes reducing government-driven cost pressures rather than expanding taxes or redistributive programs.
Healthcare
The candidate emphasizes improving veterans' health care and access to mental health services and frames healthcare affordability as part of a broader cost-of-living agenda. Public materials do not articulate a clear position on the Affordable Care Act, a public option, Medicare expansion, or market-based reforms.
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Climate & Energy
Michael McGuire’s campaign materials mention “higher energy prices” as part of an affordability crisis and emphasize cutting government spending to lower costs, but do not set out specific climate or energy policies (no emissions targets, renewable/ fossil-fuel stance, or regulatory positions are listed).
Latest News
Michael McGuire is running for the Republican nomination in New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. In a campaign profile, he highlighted his Marine Corps, Naval Reserve, NYPD, and legal background, and said his priorities include supporting Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and improving middle-class affordability. There is no reported nomination result yet.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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LatestCycle 2026
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